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Books recommended by Robert Greene

American author

American author.

8 books from 2 sources · 3 also picked by others

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This is a selection of sourced recommendations, not a complete list of everything Robert Greene has read or praised. How we choose.

Recommendations

Books Robert Greene recommends

8 books from 2 sources. Each one links to the place where Robert recommended it.

3 Books That Will Change Your Life

Video · YouTube (Robert Greene) · 9 Feb 2023 · View source ↗

Video on Robert Greene's own YouTube channel; the books are listed in the description.

The Prince

Niccolò Machiavelli · 1515
Explicit recommendation
In a video on their own YouTube channel, Robert Greene names this among three books that will change your life.

3 Books That Will Change Your Life Videoyoutube.com YouTube (Robert Greene) · 9 Feb 2023 · checked 13 Nov 2026

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+1 other recommender: Mark Manson
Journey to Ixtlan

Carlos Castaneda · 1973
Explicit recommendation
In a video on their own YouTube channel, Robert Greene names this among three books that will change your life.

Listed in the source as “Journey to Ixtlan: The Lessons of Don Juan”.

3 Books That Will Change Your Life Videoyoutube.com YouTube (Robert Greene) · 9 Feb 2023 · checked 13 Nov 2026

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History of the Peloponnesian War

Thucydides · 1753
Explicit recommendation
In a video on their own YouTube channel, Robert Greene names this among three books that will change your life.

3 Books That Will Change Your Life Videoyoutube.com YouTube (Robert Greene) · 9 Feb 2023 · checked 13 Nov 2026

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+2 other recommenders: Joseph Nye, Mark Manson

5 Books You Should Read To Change Your Life

Video · YouTube (Robert Greene) · 15 Jun 2023 · View source ↗

Video on Robert Greene's own YouTube channel; the books are listed in the description.

The Gay Science

Friedrich Nietzsche
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In a video on their own YouTube channel, Robert Greene names this among five books you should read to change your life.

5 Books You Should Read To Change Your Life Videoyoutube.com YouTube (Robert Greene) · 15 Jun 2023 · checked 13 Nov 2026

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The Book of Five Rings

Miyamoto Musashi · 2013
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In a video on their own YouTube channel, Robert Greene names this among five books you should read to change your life.

5 Books You Should Read To Change Your Life Videoyoutube.com YouTube (Robert Greene) · 15 Jun 2023 · checked 13 Nov 2026

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Stalin

Boris Souvarine · 1939
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In a video on their own YouTube channel, Robert Greene names this among five books you should read to change your life.

5 Books You Should Read To Change Your Life Videoyoutube.com YouTube (Robert Greene) · 15 Jun 2023 · checked 13 Nov 2026

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Marie Antoinette

Stefan Zweig · 1900
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In a video on their own YouTube channel, Robert Greene names this among five books you should read to change your life.

5 Books You Should Read To Change Your Life Videoyoutube.com YouTube (Robert Greene) · 15 Jun 2023 · checked 13 Nov 2026

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Demons

Fyodor Dostoevsky · 2022
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In a video on their own YouTube channel, Robert Greene names this among five books you should read to change your life.

5 Books You Should Read To Change Your Life Videoyoutube.com YouTube (Robert Greene) · 15 Jun 2023 · checked 13 Nov 2026

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+1 other recommender: Jordan Peterson